HOW TO USE VITAMIN C FOR GLOWING SKIN
Vitamin C is one of the most effective brightening skincare ingredients for improving skin tone and dullness. That’s why it features in so many glow-boosting skincare products, including vitamin C serums, moisturizers with vitamin C, and even vitamin C face masks and treatments.
With consistent use, vitamin C can even skin tone, reduce dark spots, add natural radiance, and prevent signs of aging.
In this article, we’ll describe the benefits of Vitamin C and why it’s the ultimate glow-booster. You’ll also learn what to look for in a vitamin C cream, the best vitamin C products, and how to add vitamin C to your skincare routine for maximum radiance and results.
From BIOTHERM
Why Vitamin C is the best glow-booster
Vitamin C is the best glow-booster because it works in three powerful ways:
- It neutralizes free radicals
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, meaning it protects your skin from damage caused by the sun, pollution, and stress. - It boosts collagen production
Vitamin C also helps in the production of collagen, which is an important protein that maintains skin’s firmness and bounce. - It fades dark spots and brightens skin
Vitamin C slows down melanin production, so it can reduce hyperpigmentation and even your skin tone. That means brighter skin and fewer dark spots.
Vitamin C works best when combined with complementary ingredients that boost its efficacy. For example, Vitamin B3 (also known as niacinamide), and Astaxanthin are two powerhouse ingredients that work well alongside Vitamin C. They soothe skin, strengthen the skin barrier, and improve the appearance of acne scarring and dark spots.
Astaxanthin is an antioxidant that’s up to 8,000x stronger than Vitamin C, adding an extra layer of defence against skin stress. Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide) reinforces the skin barrier, reduces pore size, and maintains balance in the skin. All three of these hyperpigmentation-fighting ingredients feature in our new Aquasource+ Vitamin Glow Gel. After 4 weeks of use, 84% of women saw healthier and better looking skin after a trial.
If you’re struggling with hyperpigmentation, dark spots, or skin dullness, Vitamin C should be one of your first go-to skincare ingredients to improve the appearance of your skin.
Vitamin C is one of those superstar ingredients that shows results both short-term and long-term. After applying a vitamin C serum, you’ll likely see an instant radiance boost, with visibly glowy skin. With consistent use over weeks and months, you’ll start noticing your dark spots and hyperpigmentation fading away and an even skin tone shining through.
Vitamin C doesn’t just improve the appearance of existing hyperpigmentation issues and skin dullness. It also prevents further pigmentation from appearing, so that your skin stays even and clear, even in the face of skin stressors such as sun exposure, stress, and aging. That being said, you should limit your exposure to these skin stressors for the best results (and to maintain skin and body health).
How to use Vitamin C in your glowy skincare routine
It’s easy to add Vitamin C in your skincare routine, since it’s a versatile ingredient that plays nicely with most other skincare ingredients. It’s also suitable for most skin types, whether you have dry skin, oily skin, or normal/combination skin. Vitamin C also benefits all ages – whether you’re a teenager looking to improve acne scarring, or someone with mature skin who wants to improve the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and dullness.
Vitamin C is best used in the morning, so that you can experience its glow-boosting effects all day long. Here’s how to add Vitamin C to your skincare routine:
- First cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser that’s suitable for your skin type, such as the Aquasource Hydra Barrier Cleanser.
- Pat your skin dry. Apply a face gel with vitamin C, such as our Aquasource+ Vitamin Glow Gel. This brightening serum features Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Biotech Plankton™ and Astaxanthin to brighten and protect.
- Follow up with a day moisturizer that’s right for your skin type, such as the Aquasource Cica Nutri Cream.
- Once your moisturizer has fully absorbed into the skin, apply a facial sunscreen, such as the Waterlover Face Sunscreen SPF 30 to protect your skin from sun damage. Reapply every 2 hours for the best protection.
And that’s it! Follow this skincare routine every morning and you’ll have glowy, bright and even skin that’s resistant against skin stressors.
